CBI Arrests I&B Official; Cyberabad Police Recovers ₹1 Crore Fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) successfully apprehended an official from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹10 lakh. The officer was caught red-handed while attempting to clear a pending file in exchange for the illicit payment. This enforcement action underscores the ongoing efforts to tackle administrative corruption within central government departments. The suspect is currently in custody as investigators search for further evidence of systemic financial irregularities and potential links to other corrupt actors.

In a separate significant enforcement action, Cyberabad police successfully recovered ₹1 crore lost by a victim in a sophisticated boss impersonation scam. In these high-stakes frauds, criminals pose as senior corporate executives to manipulate employees into transferring large sums of money. The rapid response from the dedicated cybercrime unit allowed authorities to freeze relevant accounts and restore the funds. This recovery represents one of the largest single-instance retrievals by local law enforcement in the Telangana region in recent months.

These events underscore the dual threat of traditional administrative bribery and modern digital fraud facing the Indian public. Law enforcement agencies are urging citizens and corporate employees to remain vigilant against such predatory schemes. The CBI is expected to widen its probe into the I&B official's past dealings to identify potential institutional gaps. Meanwhile, the Cyberabad police are using this success to promote better awareness of digital hygiene and the importance of immediate reporting when financial fraud occurs.